Tag Archives: What is hope

In the previous sensory balance post we completed a four-part exploration of how the second of our four inner senses—vitality—helps us imbue our experiences with meaning. We now turn our attention to the third inner sense with the first of … Continue reading →

At 18 years old, Bob Cox was a young, promising hockey player. He worked hard, practiced often and had dreams of one day playing hockey professionally. Then one day while riding his motorcycle, he lost control and took a nasty … Continue reading →

Have you ever tried something and felt you failed? We all have. The more important question is “How did your response to that valiant attempt and perceived failure help you become wiser and stronger?” When baby chicks are hatching from … Continue reading →

When you think of courage, what images come to mind? For many people, it’s a fireman running into a burning building, a soldier storming into battle, or a mother protecting her children from imminent danger. While these are indeed all … Continue reading →

As Labor Day approaches, I encountered this poster and it brought to mind one of the favorite maxims of my British-born great-grandmother—Jane Hannah Smith Adams Wheeler—“Pray as if everything depends on God. Work as if everything depends on you.” Granny … Continue reading →

When was the last time you took a shower? We don’t tend to think that the benefits of one shower will last a month or a lifetime. But we do tend to think that way when it comes to motivation. Like a … Continue reading →

We received a typical heavy, wet, Colorado spring snowstorm last night. The wild grasses that stood 8 to 32 feet tall in my yard are now drooping on the ground in big clumps. While this may result in some of … Continue reading →